I noticed he was 18th man last week and did the warm up with the team.
He looked big but slower than the others in the forwards group he was warming up with. Could be that he knew he wasn't going to get a run and had no real reason to try and keep up with the others.
That's what I was thinking myself, Mack. I know Reni picked up a knock last week, so if he isn't replacing him, it may be Lasalo who makes way, and Ryan comes onto the bench?
Guess we'll know and see more when the Eels confirm their side.
how the hell does Matt Ryan come in ahead of Horo? They are really sending a message to Horo that he is unwanted if they are putting players like that ahead of him.
"I think Papalii has earned a call up, but not sure where. I think he's played wing before and he can come inside to play-make if needed too and added some more unpredictability especially next to Hawkins.
We have Tuilagi back tho so maybe that…"
"I think Ryles will do same. Name Samrani and put Doorey onto the bench. I would be tempted to name Papali'i for a debut, Manly have a big pack, why not some speed around that ruck."
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Some mail is that Matt Ryan might make his Eels debut this arvo.
He looked big but slower than the others in the forwards group he was warming up with. Could be that he knew he wasn't going to get a run and had no real reason to try and keep up with the others.
Yeah, I'll do that one, PL.
Starts at 11:45.
That's what I was thinking myself, Mack.
I know Reni picked up a knock last week, so if he isn't replacing him, it may be Lasalo who makes way, and Ryan comes onto the bench?
Guess we'll know and see more when the Eels confirm their side.
how the hell does Matt Ryan come in ahead of Horo? They are really sending a message to Horo that he is unwanted if they are putting players like that ahead of him.
Whether it's true RM, we'll see.
Horo is injured at this stage anyway. Out for 2-3 weeks.
ok I was unaware of Horos injury. They need to keep track of Wentys injuries better, they only report the main guys normally.
On that note, Lasalo has been going awful so new blood wouldn't hurt too much.
Guess we'll see if it's Lasalo or Reni (due to injury), that makes way.